Chester will mark Remembrance Sunday with a service at Chester Cathedral on Sunday 8 November.

The event will honour British and Commonwealth armed forces personnel who died in the World Wars and subsequent conflicts, as well as those who lost their lives through terrorism.

Tributes will also recognise the contribution of emergency services.

On Sunday 8 November, a parade into the city centre will begin at 9.30am, followed by a service at Chester Cathedral at 10.15am. An Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony will then take place in the cathedral gardens.

The event will conclude at 11.10am with an outbound parade and salute in the city centre.

Holy Ascension Church on Church Lane will also hold a Remembrance service, beginning with a parade at the church steps at 9.30am. A church service and wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial will follow.

For further information, contact [email protected].

An Act of Remembrance will also take place at Chester Cathedral Gardens on Wednesday 11 November, starting at 10.50am.

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Road closures will be in place in the city centre from 10.30am to 11.30am to facilitate the service.

The following roads will be closed:

• Northgate Street, between Princess Street and Eastgate Street
• St Werburgh Street, between Northgate Street and Eastgate Street
• Eastgate Street, between Northgate Street and Foregate Street
• Foregate Street, between Eastgate Street and Love Street
• St John Street, between Foregate Street and Little St John Street

Pedestrian access to properties along the affected roads will be maintained. Exemptions will apply to emergency service vehicles and authorised vehicles supporting the event.